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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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